LiveRec for India: jobs in India, salary and hiring guides

LiveRec EditorialUpdated October 30, 2026

This page indexes every guide for jobs in India on LiveRec. It is for Indian job seekers, freshers, employers hiring in India, recruiters, and Indians planning work abroad. Pages use Indian conventions such as lakh, crore, CTC and notice period, and are grouped by what you want to do.

Payment note for India

Paying from India? You'll see the price in rupees (INR) at checkout and can pay by UPI, UPI AutoPay or an Indian card. The rupee amount includes a 2–4% currency conversion fee.

Job fraud safety

Job Fraud Safety Center for India: Guides on fake offers, registration fee and task scams, fake HR contacts, verifying a company, overseas job fraud, and reporting to 1930, cybercrime.gov.in and Chakshu.
Lost Money to Job Fraud in India: Do This First: First-hour steps after a job fraud: stop paying, call 1930, tell your bank and save evidence.

Careers and notice periods

How to Identify Fake Job Offers in India (Checklist): Spot fake offer letters and recruiter messages in India: fees, WhatsApp and Telegram jobs, look-alike domains, and what to do and whom to report to.
How to Negotiate Your Notice Period With a New Employer: Scripts and steps to get a later joining date from the new employer or an early release from the current one, with sample emails for India.
Notice Period in India: Meaning, Buyout and Rules: What a notice period is in India, how buyout works with a worked example, garden leave, early release and full and final settlement.

Salary and CTC

India Minimum Wages: How They Work: The legal floor (not market pay), basic pay plus VDA, revision dates, and the central-sphere rates from the Labour Bureau order of 1 October 2026.

CTC vs In-Hand Salary: Worked Breakdown (India): What CTC includes, why in-hand pay is lower, and worked 12 LPA and 24 LPA breakdowns under the new tax regime, with stated assumptions and dates.
Offer Letter Format India: Free Template with CTC Breakup: Copy-paste offer letter format for India with CTC breakup, probation, notice period and joining terms. How to fill it and what to customise.

Interview prep for freshers

Fresher Interview Questions and Answers (India, 2026): Interview questions freshers face in India, with sample answers, a 10-day prep plan, campus placement tips and an offer-letter checklist.
HR Interview Questions for Freshers With Answers (India): 20 HR round questions freshers face in India, what HR is checking, sample answers, and how to handle notice, bond, relocation and salary questions.
Introduce Yourself: Fresher Sample Answers (India): Self-introduction samples for freshers in India: engineering, BCom, MBA, BBA and non-IT. Includes a four-part structure and mistakes to avoid.
Resume Format for Freshers in India: Free Template: A one-page fresher resume format for India with a filled sample, section order, what to leave out, and a pre-send checklist. Copy and edit.
USA Jobs for Indian Freshers With Visa Sponsorship: What is realistic for Indian freshers wanting a US job with visa sponsorship: F-1 and OPT first, H-1B rules, and how to use LiveRec's filter.

Resign and move on

Resignation Letter Format India: Samples with Notice Period: Resignation letter and email formats for India: standard, notice period buyout, early release request and short-notice samples, plus the exit checklist.

Labour Codes and employment law

India Labour Codes hub: the four Labour Codes in force since 21 November 2025, with guides on wages, gratuity, fixed-term staff, hours, leave, final pay and gig workers.
What changes for employees and what changes for employers.
Full and final settlement timeline.

Hiring in India

How to Hire in India as a US Company: 4 Routes: A US company can hire in India through its own Indian subsidiary, an employer of record, a contractor, or a branch. Compare the four routes and the steps.
How to Hire Employees in India: Step-by-Step Guide: India hiring steps for employers: job description, CTC, offer and appointment letter, background verification, PF/ESI, notice period and onboarding.

Recruiting and referrals in India

Recruitment Commission in India: 8.33% of CTC Explained: What the 8.33% of annual CTC recruitment fee means, how to calculate it in Rs, how splits and replacement periods work, and what is law versus custom.
Freelance Recruiter in India: Work From Home Guide: How to work as a freelance recruiter in India: models, how payouts per closure work, tax basics, tools and risks, with Rs examples.
Affiliate Program India: Earn Commission Referring Jobs: Can you join LiveRec's affiliate programme from India? Current status, USD rates, bank-transfer payouts, tax and ASCI disclosure points, in plain terms.

Visas and immigration from India

Working Abroad From India: ECR, eMigrate and Country Guides: ECR vs ECNR passports, eMigrate registration, checking a recruiting agent, insurance, and work-visa basics for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, Singapore and the USA.

US Visa Documents Checklist for India: What to Prepare: A practical checklist of documents Indian applicants usually prepare for a US work visa or green card, with translation and police certificate notes.
H-1B Dropbox Interview Waiver in India: Who Qualifies: What the interview waiver ('dropbox') is for H-1B renewals in India, who may qualify and why the rules need checking before you rely on them.
F-1 to H-1B for Indian Students: Steps and Cap-Gap: How Indian students on F-1 move to H-1B: OPT and STEM OPT, March registration, the master's cap and how cap-gap keeps you working.
Green Card Backlog for Indians: EB-2, EB-3 Priority Dates: Why Indian-born applicants wait longer for EB-2 and EB-3 green cards: per-country limits, priority dates and how to read the Visa Bulletin.
H-1B from India: Steps, Stamping and Green Card: H-1B from India: who can apply, the March registration, visa stamping in India, spouse work rights and the green card wait for Indians.
H-1B Stamping in India: Appointments and Wait Times: How H-1B visa stamping works in India, where to find appointment wait times, and how to prepare. No guesses: wait times change and must be checked.
H-4 EAD for Indian Spouses: Who Can Work in the US: Which H-4 spouses of H-1B holders can apply for a work permit (EAD), what Form I-765 needs and what Indian families should know.
L-1 Transfer From an Indian IT Company: What to Know: How an L-1 transfer works for employees of Indian IT and multinational companies: the one-year rule, blanket petitions and green card options.

India terms explained

What Is CTC (Cost to Company)? Definition and Example: CTC, cost to company, is the total annual amount an Indian employer spends on an employee. Why it is not your monthly take-home pay.
What Is LPA (Lakh per Annum)? Definition and Example: LPA stands for lakh per annum, a yearly amount where one lakh is 1,00,000 rupees. How it relates to CTC, with an example.
What Is In-Hand Salary? Definition and Example: In-hand salary is the amount that reaches your bank account each month after deductions such as employee PF and tax. See how it differs from CTC.
What Is Notice Period? Definition and Example: A notice period is the time between telling your employer you are resigning and your last working day, as set in your contract or offer letter.
What Is Joining Date? Definition and Example: The joining date is the day an employee starts a new job, usually after serving the notice period at the old one. With an example.
What Is Gratuity? Definition and Example: Gratuity is a lump sum an Indian employer pays an employee for long service, under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. It needs five years' service.
What Is Form 16? Definition and Example: Form 16 is the certificate an Indian employer issues each year showing the tax deducted at source from your salary (TDS).
UAN (Universal Account Number): Definition and Example: The UAN is a 12-digit number issued by EPFO that links your PF accounts across employers in India. Where to find it, with an example.
What Is PF and EPFO (Provident Fund)? Definition and Example: The Provident Fund (PF) is an Indian retirement savings scheme run by EPFO, funded by employee and employer. How the UAN fits in, with an example.

Jobs and work in India

How to Find a Job in India: Step-by-Step Job Search: A practical job search plan for India, from resume to offer check.
Fresher Jobs in India: How to Find Your First Job: Where freshers look, what employers check and how to avoid fake offers.
Part-Time Jobs in India: Types, Terms and Safety: Common part-time work, what to confirm in the offer, pay and tax.
Work From Home Jobs in India: Genuine vs Fake: Remote work types, employer checks and work-from-home scams.
Back Office Jobs in India: Roles, Skills and Safety: What back office roles involve and how to apply.
Data Entry Jobs in India: Genuine Work vs Scams: Skills, typing tests and the red flags of fake data entry offers.
Walk-In Interview in India: What to Carry and Check: How to check a walk-in drive is genuine and what to bring.
How to Read a Government Job Notification (India): Eligibility, age limit, dates, fee and selection stages explained.
PF and ESI Explained: What Salaried Employees Get: Who contributes, what your UAN does and what ESI covers.

Hindi

भारत हब (हिंदी): India guides in Hindi, including fake job offers, CTC, notice period, fresher interviews and resumes.

Full India HR glossary: ESI, F&F settlement, relieving letter, HRA, TDS, professional tax, POSH, statutory bonus, NCO, NSQF and more.

Help for job seekers in India

Using LiveRec in India: Paying for a LiveRec plan from India by UPI, UPI AutoPay or an Indian card, the rupee amount at checkout, and how Indian IDs are verified.
Pricing in USD, rupees, GST and UPI: LiveRec prices are in US dollars. Paying from India, you see rupees (INR) at checkout and can pay by UPI, UPI AutoPay or an Indian card, with a 2–4% fee.
LiveRec FAQ for India: rupees, GST and US jobs: Short answers for Indian job seekers on paying in rupees, GST, UPI and US jobs.

Calculators

CTC to in-hand salary calculator: estimate monthly take-home pay from a yearly CTC.
Notice period buyout calculator: estimate the cost of buying out your notice period.

Government jobs in India

Official Government Job Websites in India: A Verified List: Official sites for government job notices in India: UPSC, SSC, IBPS, Railways, the National Career Service portal and where to report job fraud.
Government Job Eligibility in India: Age and Education: What government job eligibility means in India: education, age on a stated date, relaxation, nationality, attempts and physical standards.
Government Job Application Checklist: Documents, Photo: A checklist for filling an online government job form in India: documents, photo and signature rules, name matching, fee receipts and what to save.
SSC Recruitment Process: How to Apply and What to Check: How SSC recruitment works: finding the notice on ssc.gov.in, registering, applying, admit cards and results, and how to avoid fake SSC sites.
UPSC Recruitment Process: Exams, Notices and Applying: How UPSC recruitment works: where notices appear, the difference between examinations and recruitment by advertisement, and how to avoid fake sites.
IBPS Recruitment Process: CRP Exams and How to Apply: How IBPS recruitment works: the Common Recruitment Process for PO/MT, customer service associates, specialist officers and RRBs, and how to avoid fakes.
RRB Railway Recruitment Process: Notices and How to Apply: How Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) hiring works: where Indian Railways publishes vacancies, how to read a CEN, apply, and avoid fake railway job offers.
Fake Government Job Offers in India: Signs and What to Do: How to spot a fake government job offer in India: payment demands, fake letters, look-alike sites and WhatsApp groups, and how to verify and report them.

Campus and group discussion

Campus Placement Preparation: Rounds, Timeline, Checklist: How to prepare for campus placement in India: the usual rounds, a 12-week plan, documents, group discussion tips and offer-letter checks.
Group Discussion (GD) Tips for Interviews in India: How to prepare for a group discussion round in India: what assessors look for, a step-by-step approach, phrases to use and common mistakes.

Employer templates for India

Appointment Letter Format India: Free Template and Guide: Copy-paste appointment letter format for India with designation, wages, probation, notice and statutory benefits, plus what the OSH Code requires.
CTC Breakup Template for India: Structure and Example: A copy-ready CTC breakup structure for Indian offer letters, with basic, HRA, employer PF, gratuity and variable pay, checked against the 50% wage rule.
Notice Period Policy Template for India (Copy and Edit): A copy-ready notice period policy for Indian employers: length by level, probation, buyout, garden leave, handover, final dues and clear exceptions.
Experience Letter and Relieving Letter Format (India): Copy-ready experience letter and relieving letter formats for Indian employers, with what each should state, who signs, and what to avoid saying.

Pay slips

Salary Slip Explained: Components and Deductions (India): How to read an Indian salary slip: earnings, deductions, employer contributions, net pay, CTC link and what to check each month.

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